Requests for the agent must carry a signed statement assuming all risk and responsibility for handling and use.

Biosafety Level

2

Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.

Product Format

frozen

Storage Conditions

-70°C or colder

Comments

Inadvertent introduction of Ectromelia virus into mouse colonies has caused major outbreaks in US animal colonies. The depositor recommends that animal care and biosafety management at your institution be consulted prior to initiating work with this agent. Requests for the agent must carry a signed statement assuming all risk and responsibility for handling and use. For additional information see: Fenner. 1982. Mousepox, (in) The Mouse in Biomedical Research: Vol. II. Diseases, (ed) Foster et al., Academic Press.

Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.